Multi-Skilled Vehicle Technician​/Mechanic

• Salary £30,000–£45,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Province Kent
• Country United Kingdom
• Postal Code TN13

Location: Kent, South East England

Salary: £30,000–£45,000 per annum, depending on experience

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am–5:30 pm (one-hour lunch break)

Annual Leave: 22 working days plus bank holidays

Additional Benefits: Potential overtime, PPE provided and long-term career opportunities

Start Date: As soon as possible, although notice periods will be considered

EV Tech Recruit is working in partnership with an established, profitable independent automotive garage in Kent to recruit an experienced, multi-skilled Vehicle Technician/Mechanic.

Our client has built a strong reputation for delivering reliable vehicle servicing, maintenance and repairs to commercial fleet operators and private customers.

The workshop handles a diverse range of petrol, diesel, hybrid and fully electric vehicles, including passenger cars and light commercial vehicles, from smaller commercial vans to Ford Transit-sized vehicles.

Fleet maintenance forms a significant part of the business, alongside servicing and repairs for private customers.

This is an excellent opportunity for a capable, hands-on technician who enjoys working across different vehicle makes, models and powertrains within an established independent workshop.

Carry out routine servicing, preventative maintenance and general mechanical repairs.

Diagnose and repair mechanical faults across petrol, diesel, hybrid and electric vehicles, within the technician's training and competence.

Service and repair passenger cars and light commercial vehicles.

Undertake MOT preparation, inspections and associated repair work.

Carry out repairs involving cambelts, wet belts and clutches where appropriately experienced.

Identify additional maintenance and repair requirements.

Maintain high standards of workmanship, efficiency and workshop safety.

Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure customer vehicles are completed to a high standard.

Follow appropriate health and safety procedures, particularly when working around hybrid and electric vehicle systems.

Previous hands-on experience as a Vehicle Technician, Motor Mechanic or similar.

Strong mechanical servicing, maintenance and repair capabilities.

Experience working on a variety of vehicle makes and models.

Ability to work independently and efficiently with minimal supervision.

A practical, methodical approach to fault finding and repairs.

Good communication skills and a professional attitude.

A commitment to delivering high-quality workmanship.

The following would be advantageous but are not essential:

City & Guilds Level 2 or Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, or equivalent.

IMI Level 2 or above in Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Technology.

Experience replacing cambelts, wet belts and clutches.

Vehicle diagnostic and electrical fault-finding experience.

Previous experience maintaining commercial fleet vehicles.

Familiarity with hybrid and fully electric passenger cars and light commercial vehicles.

Candidates are encouraged to apply even if they do not hold every desirable qualification, provided they have strong practical mechanical experience.

Competitive annual salary of £30,000–£45,000, depending on experience and technical capabilities.

22 working days' annual leave plus bank holidays.

Potential opportunities for overtime.

One-hour lunch break.

Personal protective equipment (PPE) provided.

Opportunity to work across conventional, hybrid and electric vehicle technologies.

Long-term career opportunities…